Robert Godwin, Sr., age 74

Lost to gun violence on April 16, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio.

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  • Number of children:
    1 4 grandchildren
    1 10 children
  • Personality:
    8 A genuine person to all
    4 A good soul
    3 A bright light in a world of darkness
    1 A great man, father and grandfather :) May his soul rest in peace
    1 A kind man
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    1 His hobby was fishing
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  • Comments:
    16 Senseless killing of a stranger....Lord I pray
    9 Rip mr. Goodwin
    6 r.i.p. im praying for his family..
    5 Beware. There are fake GoFundMe acct being made. The family isnt making them.
    5 This poor poor man...God please comfort his family like only You can
    2 this is is so sad..an innocent man walking home..GOD PRAY for his family..
    3 What is this world coming to!!!! May God Bless your soul!
    3 Praying for strength and guidance for his family. Senseless murder.
    2 sending my prayers to the family
    1 I am praying for the family! Rest in heaven!
    2 REST IN PERFECT PEACE MR. GOODWIN 😇
    1 rip
    2 My condolences to the family and friends. I am so sorry for your loss. RIP Mr. Godwin...
    1 my prayers to the family. May you Rest in Peace Mr. Goodwin. Praying for Justice.
    2 Rest easy angel❤️ ForeverInOurHearts❤️
    1 I think about you everyday rest in heaven gods angel ❤️
    1 Sending many prays and love your way, I am so sorry for you loss
    2 SMH, VERY VERY SENSELESS, RIH YOUNG MAN!!!!!
    1 PRAYERS COMING FROM CHICAGO HEAVY, IT'S ON OUR HEARTS FAMILY
    2 praying for the family
    2 Praying for his family. So senseless
    3 My most sincere condolences to everyine that knew and loved him..
    2 my deepest condolences to his family..
    1 so senseless😢my heart goes out to the family god bless and heal this family
    1 RIP MR. GOODWIN. MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY.
    1 So sorry this happened to you 😢 Sleep in heaven 🙏💞
    2 Rest in Peace Mr. Goodwin - my condolences to the family
    1 Prayers from Germany
    1 Prayers From North Carolina and all the Families who have lost someone to gun violence
    1 Thinking of you from Indiana, my daughter made this memorial as well....Prayers going up!!!!
    2 So sorry this happened to you, Mr Goodwin.
    4 HEARTBREAKING SWEET INNOCENT MAN, GOD BLESS
    1 prayers for the family!!
    1 God bless this Family
    2 let's pray...
    2 RIP 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
    1 R.I.P 😢
    1 May God bless and keep your family🌹
    3 Rest In Peace Mr. Goodwin. God bless you and your family. <3
    1 Prayers from Italy
    2 💔💔😕
    1 RIP sir
    1 Rest in peace, you were an amazing father and grandfather. You are cherished by all of us 🕊❤️❤️
    1 Prayers from France. Now you are somewhere at peace. You didn’t deserve that 🕊💔

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